| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Mike McEntire (fresh) 4 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. SG - John Mohr (fresh) SF - Robert Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl. PF - Edward Hedlund (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Daniel Bremer (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Virginia Tech | PG - Scott Bellomy (fresh) SG - Reyes Seals (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Willard Ashcraft (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Rick Tamez (fresh) 7 pts. 2 reb. C - David Andrews (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Smith inbounds the ball | 43-32 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 19:49 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Smith misses long on a 3 pointer from straight away | 43-32 |
| 19:48 | Illinois-Chicago | John Mohr pulls down the offensive rebound | 43-32 |
| 19:28 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike McEntire knocks in the 3 from straight away on a nice dish by John Mohr | 46-32 |
| 19:13 | Virginia Tech | Rick Tamez scores on a shot from the right block on a great pass from Scott Bellomy | 46-34 |
| 18:49 | Illinois-Chicago | Edward Hedlund is called for a pushoff foul - foul #2 on Edward Hedlund, team foul #1 | 46-34 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Leslie Heath (C) Daniel Bremer | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | | |
| 18:47 | Virginia Tech | Mike McEntire is called for the reach on Scott Bellomy in the backcourt - foul #3 on Mike McEntire, team foul #2 | 46-34 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Timothy Merriman (PG) Mike McEntire | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | | |
| 18:31 | Virginia Tech | Edward Hedlund steals the ball from David Andrews | 46-34 |
| 18:12 | Illinois-Chicago | Rick Tamez is called for the reach on Timothy Merriman - foul #2 on Rick Tamez, team foul #1 | 46-34 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Darryl Macdonald (SG), Jack Levine (SF), Victor Ryan (C) John Mohr, Robert Smith, Edward Hedlund | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Andy Phipps (PG), Leonard Allen (SG), Richard Brownlee (SF), Glenn Thomas (PF), Garry Scott (C) Scott Bellomy, Reyes Seals, Willard Ashcraft, Rick Tamez, David Andrews | |
| 18:04 | Illinois-Chicago | Jack Levine misses the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 46-34 |
| 18:02 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas grabs the defensive rebound | 46-34 |
| 17:58 | Virginia Tech | Leonard Allen misses the 3pt shot from straight away | 46-34 |
| 17:57 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas grabs the offensive rebound | 46-34 |
| 17:42 | Virginia Tech | Richard Brownlee misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right wing | 46-34 |
| 17:41 | Illinois-Chicago | Victor Ryan grabs the defensive rebound | 46-34 |
| 17:24 | Illinois-Chicago | Leslie Heath can't connect on a driving attempt near the basket but the foul's on Garry Scott - foul #1 on Garry Scott, team foul #2 | 46-34 |
| 17:24 | Illinois-Chicago | Leslie Heath makes the 1st free throw | 47-34 |
| 17:24 | Illinois-Chicago | Leslie Heath makes the 2nd free throw | 48-34 |
| 17:11 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas misses the fadeaway from the right block | 48-34 |
| 17:10 | Illinois-Chicago | Leslie Heath grabs the defensive rebound | 48-34 |
| 16:58 | Illinois-Chicago | Victor Ryan comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 48-34 |
| 16:57 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas snags the defensive board | 48-34 |
| 16:30 | Virginia Tech | Garry Scott misses the lay-in | 48-34 |
| 16:28 | Illinois-Chicago | Darryl Macdonald pulls down the rebound | 48-34 |
| 16:13 | Illinois-Chicago | Timothy Merriman buries a pull-up jumper from the right side and he's fouled by Andy Phipps - foul #2 on Andy Phipps, team foul #3 | 50-34 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | John Mohr (SG), Robert Smith (SF), Edward Hedlund (PF), Daniel Bremer (C) Darryl Macdonald, Jack Levine, Leslie Heath, Victor Ryan | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy (PG), Reyes Seals (SG), Willard Ashcraft (SF), Rick Tamez (PF), David Andrews (C) Andy Phipps, Leonard Allen, Richard Brownlee, Glenn Thomas, Garry Scott | |
| 16:13 | Illinois-Chicago | Timothy Merriman makes the free throw | 51-34 |
| 16:08 | Virginia Tech | Timothy Merriman steps in front of the Scott Bellomy pass in the backcourt | 51-34 |
| 15:52 | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Smith double dribbles | 51-34 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Mike McEntire (PG) Timothy Merriman | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | | |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Mike McEntire (fresh) 7 pts. 3 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SG - John Mohr (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Robert Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl. PF - Edward Hedlund (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. C - Daniel Bremer (fresh) 9 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Virginia Tech | PG - Scott Bellomy (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Reyes Seals (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Willard Ashcraft (fresh) 3 pts. PF - Rick Tamez (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - David Andrews (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 15:41 | Virginia Tech | Willard Ashcraft hits a fadeaway from close range on a great pass from Reyes Seals | 51-36 |
| 15:20 | Illinois-Chicago | Reyes Seals is called for the reach on John Mohr - foul #1 on Reyes Seals, team foul #4 | 51-36 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Andy Abernathy (PG) Scott Bellomy | |
| 15:00 | Illinois-Chicago | The pull-up jumper by Robert Smith is blocked by Willard Ashcraft | 51-36 |
| 14:58 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Bremer hits the follow up shot | 53-36 |
| 14:55 | Virginia Tech | John Mohr is called for the reach on Reyes Seals in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Mohr, team foul #3 | 53-36 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Frankie Lechuga (SF) Robert Smith | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | | |
| 14:48 | Virginia Tech | Willard Ashcraft can't connect on an uncontested driving attempt near the basket but the foul's on Frankie Lechuga - foul #1 on Frankie Lechuga, team foul #4 | 53-36 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Andy Phipps (PG), Garry Scott (SG) Andy Abernathy, Reyes Seals | |
| 14:48 | Virginia Tech | Willard Ashcraft makes the 1st free throw | 53-37 |
| 14:48 | Virginia Tech | Willard Ashcraft misses the 2nd free throw | 53-37 |
| 14:48 | Illinois-Chicago | Edward Hedlund gets the rebound | 53-37 |
| 14:34 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Bremer is called for a backcourt violation | 53-37 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Leonard Allen (SG), Glenn Thomas (C) Willard Ashcraft, David Andrews | |
| 14:16 | Virginia Tech | Garry Scott makes the 3pt jumper from the left corner | 53-40 |
| 14:09 | Illinois-Chicago | Glenn Thomas denies the turnaround by Frankie Lechuga | 53-40 |
| 14:08 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas gets the rebound | 53-40 |
| 14:06 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas is whistled for a carry in the backcourt | 53-40 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Timothy Merriman (SG), Jack Levine (PF) John Mohr, Edward Hedlund | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy (PG), Richard Brownlee (SF) Andy Phipps, Rick Tamez | |
| 13:54 | Illinois-Chicago | Glenn Thomas swats the short shot by Daniel Bremer | 53-40 |
| 13:53 | Illinois-Chicago | Jack Levine tips it home | 55-40 |
| 13:32 | Virginia Tech | Richard Brownlee misses the 3 pointer from the right wing | 55-40 |
| 13:31 | Illinois-Chicago | The rebound goes to Mike McEntire | 55-40 |
| 13:18 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike McEntire makes the 3 from the right corner on a nice dish by Timothy Merriman | 58-40 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 13:11 | Virginia Tech | Leonard Allen buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing set up by Richard Brownlee | 58-43 |
| 12:55 | Illinois-Chicago | Jack Levine buries a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from Mike McEntire | 60-43 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 12:29 | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy buries a 3 pointer from the right corner | 60-46 |
| 12:16 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Bremer is called for traveling | 60-46 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Darryl Macdonald (PG), John Mohr (SG), Robert Smith (SF), Leslie Heath (PF), Victor Ryan (C) Mike McEntire, Timothy Merriman, Frankie Lechuga, Jack Levine, Daniel Bremer | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Andy Phipps (PG), Reyes Seals (SG), Willard Ashcraft (SF), Rick Tamez (PF), David Andrews (C) Scott Bellomy, Leonard Allen, Richard Brownlee, Glenn Thomas, Garry Scott | |
| 12:13 | Virginia Tech | Andy Phipps is called for a charge in the backcourt - foul #3 on Andy Phipps, team foul #5 | 60-46 |
| 11:57 | Illinois-Chicago | Victor Ryan hits a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 62-46 |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Darryl Macdonald (fresh) 3 pts. SG - John Mohr (fresh) 1 ast. SF - Robert Smith (fresh) 10 pts. 2 stl. PF - Leslie Heath (fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. C - Victor Ryan (fresh) 2 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Virginia Tech | PG - Andy Phipps (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf. SG - Reyes Seals (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Willard Ashcraft (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Rick Tamez (fresh) 9 pts. 2 reb. C - David Andrews (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| 11:39 | Virginia Tech | Willard Ashcraft connects on the open 3pt attempt from the right wing on a great pass from Reyes Seals | 62-49 |
| 11:33 | Illinois-Chicago | Victor Ryan misses short on a fadeaway from the free throw line but the foul's on Rick Tamez - foul #3 on Rick Tamez, team foul #6 | 62-49 |
| 11:33 | Illinois-Chicago | Victor Ryan makes the 1st free throw | 63-49 |
| 11:33 | Illinois-Chicago | Victor Ryan misses the 2nd free throw | 63-49 |
| 11:33 | Virginia Tech | Rick Tamez pulls down the rebound | 63-49 |
| 11:31 | Virginia Tech | Reyes Seals loses the dribble to Darryl Macdonald in the backcourt | 63-49 |
| 11:30 | Illinois-Chicago | Leslie Heath lays it in on a great pass from Darryl Macdonald | 65-49 |
| 11:24 | Virginia Tech | Andy Phipps connects on the driving attempt from the baseline set up by Rick Tamez and the foul's on Robert Smith - foul #2 on Robert Smith, team foul #5 | 65-51 |
| 11:24 | Virginia Tech | Andy Phipps makes the free throw | 65-52 |
| 11:01 | Illinois-Chicago | John Mohr is whistled for a carry | 65-52 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Mike McEntire (PG), Edward Hedlund (PF) Darryl Macdonald, Victor Ryan | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | | |
| 10:59 | Virginia Tech | Mike McEntire picks off the pass by Reyes Seals in the backcourt | 65-52 |
| 10:57 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike McEntire slams it home | 67-52 |
| 10:36 | Virginia Tech | Willard Ashcraft misses the wide open shot in the lane | 67-52 |
| 10:35 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike McEntire pulls down the rebound | 67-52 |
| 10:30 | Illinois-Chicago | Willard Ashcraft takes the ball from Mike McEntire | 67-52 |
| 10:26 | Virginia Tech | Andy Phipps is fouled in the backcourt by Leslie Heath - foul #3 on Leslie Heath, team foul #6 | 67-52 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Timothy Merriman (SG) John Mohr | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Andy Abernathy (PG) Andy Phipps | |
| 10:10 | Virginia Tech | Andy Abernathy can't connect on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 67-52 |
| 10:09 | Virginia Tech | Willard Ashcraft misses the tip | 67-52 |
| 10:07 | Illinois-Chicago | Leslie Heath gets the rebound | 67-52 |
| 09:53 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike McEntire hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 67-52 |
| 09:52 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike McEntire hits the follow up shot | 69-52 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 09:41 | Virginia Tech | David Andrews can't finish the layup | 69-52 |
| 09:39 | Illinois-Chicago | Leslie Heath grabs the defensive rebound | 69-52 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 09:20 | Illinois-Chicago | Edward Hedlund travels with the ball | 69-52 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Darryl Macdonald (PG), John Mohr (SG), Jack Levine (SF), Daniel Bremer (C) Mike McEntire, Timothy Merriman, Robert Smith, Leslie Heath | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy (PG), Leonard Allen (SG), Richard Brownlee (SF), Glenn Thomas (PF), Garry Scott (C) Andy Abernathy, Reyes Seals, Willard Ashcraft, Rick Tamez, David Andrews | |
| 09:05 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas hits a floater from close range | 69-54 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 08:48 | Illinois-Chicago | John Mohr comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 69-54 |
| 08:46 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Bremer grabs the offensive board | 69-54 |
| 08:29 | Illinois-Chicago | John Mohr knocks in the 3 from the right corner on a great pass from Jack Levine | 72-54 |
| 08:04 | Virginia Tech | Edward Hedlund steps in front of the Glenn Thomas pass | 72-54 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 07:42 | Illinois-Chicago | John Mohr buries a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 75-54 |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Darryl Macdonald (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - John Mohr (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Jack Levine (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. PF - Edward Hedlund (tiring) 4 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Daniel Bremer (tiring) 11 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Virginia Tech | PG - Scott Bellomy (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Leonard Allen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SF - Richard Brownlee (fairly fresh) 2 pts. PF - Glenn Thomas (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Garry Scott (fresh) 5 pts. | |
| 07:30 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas drills a driving attempt from close range on a great pass from Garry Scott | 75-56 |
| 07:13 | Illinois-Chicago | Darryl Macdonald comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side | 75-56 |
| 07:11 | Virginia Tech | Richard Brownlee pulls down the rebound | 75-56 |
| 07:07 | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy is called for traveling | 75-56 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Mike McEntire (PG), Timothy Merriman (SG), Frankie Lechuga (SF), Leslie Heath (PF), Victor Ryan (C) Darryl Macdonald, John Mohr, Jack Levine, Edward Hedlund, Daniel Bremer | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Andy Phipps (PG), Reyes Seals (SG), Willard Ashcraft (SF), Rick Tamez (PF), David Andrews (C) Scott Bellomy, Leonard Allen, Richard Brownlee, Glenn Thomas, Garry Scott | |
| 06:39 | Illinois-Chicago | Victor Ryan comes up short on the runner from close range but the foul's on Rick Tamez - foul #4 on Rick Tamez, team foul #7 | 75-56 |
| 06:39 | Illinois-Chicago | Victor Ryan misses the 1st free throw | 75-56 |
| 06:39 | Illinois-Chicago | Victor Ryan makes the 2nd free throw | 76-56 |
| 06:23 | Virginia Tech | Reyes Seals is open but comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side | 76-56 |
| 06:22 | Illinois-Chicago | The rebound goes to Leslie Heath | 76-56 |
| 05:53 | Illinois-Chicago | Leslie Heath travels with the ball | 76-56 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Robert Smith (SF), Edward Hedlund (PF) Frankie Lechuga, Victor Ryan | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | | |
| 05:34 | Virginia Tech | David Andrews can't finish the layup | 76-56 |
| 05:33 | Illinois-Chicago | The rebound goes to Mike McEntire | 76-56 |
| 05:08 | Illinois-Chicago | Mike McEntire can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 76-56 |
| 05:07 | Virginia Tech | David Andrews pulls down the rebound | 76-56 |
| 05:03 | Virginia Tech | Rick Tamez is fouled on the floor by Edward Hedlund - foul #3 on Edward Hedlund, team foul #7 | 76-56 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | John Mohr (SG), Victor Ryan (C) Timothy Merriman, Leslie Heath | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Andy Abernathy (PG), Garry Scott (SG), Glenn Thomas (C) Andy Phipps, Reyes Seals, David Andrews | |
| 05:03 | Virginia Tech | Rick Tamez makes the 1st free throw | 76-57 |
| 05:03 | Virginia Tech | Rick Tamez misses the 2nd free throw | 76-57 |
| 05:03 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas grabs the offensive board | 76-57 |
| 04:54 | Virginia Tech | Andy Abernathy misses long on a jumper from the free throw line | 76-57 |
| 04:52 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas grabs the offensive rebound | 76-57 |
| 04:46 | Virginia Tech | Rick Tamez is open and buries a 3 from the right wing | 76-60 |
| 04:19 | Illinois-Chicago | The pull-up jumper by Mike McEntire is blocked by Glenn Thomas | 76-60 |
| 04:17 | Virginia Tech | Rick Tamez pulls down the rebound | 76-60 |
| 04:03 | Virginia Tech | Willard Ashcraft knocks in the 3pt shot from straight away | 76-63 |
| 03:37 | Illinois-Chicago | Edward Hedlund clanks a jump hook near the basket but the foul's on Rick Tamez - foul #5 on Rick Tamez, team foul #8 | 76-63 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Timothy Merriman (SG), Jack Levine (SF), Daniel Bremer (C) John Mohr, Robert Smith, Victor Ryan | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy (PG), Leonard Allen (SG), Richard Brownlee (SF), David Andrews (C) Andy Abernathy, Garry Scott, Willard Ashcraft, Rick Tamez | |
| 03:37 | Illinois-Chicago | Edward Hedlund misses the 1st free throw | 76-63 |
| 03:37 | Illinois-Chicago | Edward Hedlund makes the 2nd free throw | 77-63 |
| Lineup | Illinois-Chicago | PG - Mike McEntire (tiring) 14 pts. 4 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Timothy Merriman (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Jack Levine (fresh) 11 pts. 4 reb. PF - Edward Hedlund (tired) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. 3 pf. C - Daniel Bremer (tiring) 11 pts. 6 reb. | |
| Lineup | Virginia Tech | PG - Scott Bellomy (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Leonard Allen (fresh) 4 pts. 2 stl. SF - Richard Brownlee (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. PF - Glenn Thomas (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 8 reb. 3 blk. C - David Andrews (fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| 03:28 | Virginia Tech | Leonard Allen hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left corner | 77-63 |
| 03:27 | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas tips it but misses | 77-63 |
| 03:26 | Virginia Tech | David Andrews can't tip it in | 77-63 |
| 03:24 | Virginia Tech | Richard Brownlee grabs the offensive board | 77-63 |
| 03:19 | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy clanks a floater from the right side | 77-63 |
| 03:18 | Illinois-Chicago | Daniel Bremer grabs the defensive rebound | 77-63 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 02:53 | Illinois-Chicago | Jack Levine misses short on a jumper from the left wing but the foul's on Leonard Allen - foul #1 on Leonard Allen, team foul #9 | 77-63 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Darryl Macdonald (SG), Frankie Lechuga (SF), Leslie Heath (C) Mike McEntire, Edward Hedlund, Daniel Bremer | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Andy Phipps (SF) Glenn Thomas | |
| 02:53 | Illinois-Chicago | Jack Levine makes the 1st free throw | 78-63 |
| 02:53 | Illinois-Chicago | Jack Levine makes the 2nd free throw | 79-63 |
| 02:51 | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy is fouled in the backcourt by Timothy Merriman - foul #3 on Timothy Merriman, team foul #8 | 79-63 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Glenn Thomas (C) David Andrews | |
| 02:51 | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy makes the 1st free throw | 79-64 |
| 02:51 | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy makes the 2nd free throw | 79-65 |
| 02:35 | Illinois-Chicago | Frankie Lechuga hits a floater from just outside the lane on a nice dish by Timothy Merriman | 81-65 |
| 02:31 | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 81-65 |
| 02:29 | Virginia Tech | Richard Brownlee gets the offensive rebound | 81-65 |
| 02:21 | Virginia Tech | Scott Bellomy misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner | 81-65 |
| 02:19 | Virginia Tech | Leonard Allen gets the offensive rebound | 81-65 |
| 02:09 | Virginia Tech | Richard Brownlee misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 81-65 |
| 02:07 | Illinois-Chicago | Darryl Macdonald pulls down the rebound | 81-65 |
| 01:41 | Illinois-Chicago | Frankie Lechuga is called for a moving pick - foul #2 on Frankie Lechuga, team foul #9 | 81-65 |
| Subs | Illinois-Chicago | Victor Ryan (C) Frankie Lechuga | |
| Subs | Virginia Tech | Garry Scott (C) Scott Bellomy | |
| 01:22 | Virginia Tech | Garry Scott buries a floater from the right side set up by Andy Phipps | 81-67 |
| 00:57 | Illinois-Chicago | Darryl Macdonald is whistled for traveling | 81-67 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a motion offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:53 | Virginia Tech | Leonard Allen is called for the illegal screen in the backcourt - foul #2 on Leonard Allen, team foul #10 | 81-67 |
| Game Plan | Illinois-Chicago | Illinois-Chicago is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (-1) | |
| 00:24 | Illinois-Chicago | Leslie Heath can't finish the layup | 81-67 |
| 00:22 | Virginia Tech | Richard Brownlee grabs the board | 81-67 |
| 00:17 | Virginia Tech | Andy Phipps misses long on an open 3pt shot from straight away | 81-67 |
| 00:15 | Virginia Tech | Richard Brownlee tips it home | 81-69 |
| 00:00 | Illinois-Chicago | Timothy Merriman runs out the clock | 81-69 |